ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS BUSINESS FORUM – 29 January

Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the first Environmental Affairs Business Forum for 2020 and learn about transitioning towards sustainable energy.

Presentation 1: Vision Behind Energy Transition: Sustainable Energy for All
Presented by Sbu Ntshalintshali, Renewable Energies Manager at eThekwini Municipality’s Energy Office
The eThekwini Municipality Energy Office aims to develop the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality as a leading local authority in promoting and implementing energy management to achieve a sustainable energy future for our businesses and residents of eThekwini Metropolitan.
This presentation aims to unpack:
• eThekwini Strategic Direction (Energy)
• eThekwini Energy Strategic Roadmap
• eThekwini Integrated Resource Plan (EIRP)
• Stakeholder and Public Engagement Period
• Roadmap for Eskom
• eThekwini Competitive Advantage Strategy

Presentation 2: Report back on the 2019 Willowton Group Facility oil Spill in Pietermaritzburg
Presented by Dr Mark Graham, Director of GroundTruth Consulting
The impacts, findings and silver lining emerging from this incident will be reported on by Dr Mark Graham, Director of GroundTruth Consulting, the company tasked with investigating the extent and ecological impact of this incident on the water resources of the region. Many useful lessons have been learnt from this incident, and not restricted to those users and potential impactors of water resources in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
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29 January 2020 | 09:00 – 11:00

Members: FREE
Non-Members: R 350 (payable at the venue)

Venue:
Norton Rose Fulbright Offices, Pencarrow Park, La Lucia Ridge,
3 Pencarrow Crescent, Durban
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For further information, please contact Bharriey Pillay or call 031 335 1000.